The Divine Boys by Laura Restrepo

The Divine Boys

Laura Restrepo with Caro De Robertis (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime challenging dark emotional slow-paced
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From acclaimed Colombian author Laura Restrepo comes a prize-winning novel inspired by a true crime that shattered a community and exposed the dark recesses of toxic masculinity and privilege.Immune to the consequences of immorality, five privileg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 61%
challenging 38%
emotional 33%
sad 27%
mysterious 22%
informative 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.55

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